Finding the Third Proportional to 54,695 and 113,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,695 and 113,186 is: 234,227.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,695 : 113,186 = 113,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,695/113,186 = 113,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,695x = 113,186 × 113,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,695x = 12,811,070,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,811,070,596/54,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,227.45
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